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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes » Lentil Stew Recipe with Shrimp

    Lentil Stew Recipe with Shrimp

    Last Updated: Sep 29, 2020

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    Seasoned with chicken bouillon, this hearty Lentil Stew recipe is packed with flavor and filled with delicious shrimp, lentils, carrots, potatoes, celery, onions and garlic. This one-pot stew requires just 5 minutes prep and is a wonderfully hearty meal.

    lentil stew with shrimp in a dutch oven

    Soup season is finally here friends and this Lentil stew is one of my absolute favorite meals to make when the weather cools down and the days become shorter.

    I personally love a good hearty stew and this one is as yummy as they can be.

    lentil stew with shrimp in a dutch oven on the table

    The flavors in this stew are so amazing and it's such a hearty and filling meal. If you are a stew lover, be sure to check out my spicy oxtail stew and chorizo and bean stew.

    Lentil and Shrimp Stew Ingredients

    • Vegetable Oil
    • Shrimp
    • Vegetables: Celery, red onion, garlic, carrots
    • Potatoes
    • Chicken Flavor Granulated Bouillon
    • Herbs and seasonings: Oregano, basil, bay leaf, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper
    • Tomato sauce
    • Dried lentils
    lentil stew recipe ingredients

    How To Make Lentil Stew Recipe with Shrimp

    • Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook slightly, until it has turned a bit pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
    • Reduce heat to medium and add the onions, celery, garlic, carrots and potatoes to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about five minutes. Sprinkle in chicken bouillon, oregano, basil, bay leaf and red pepper flakes, cook one minute.
    lentil stew cooking process
    • Add tomato sauce, lentils and water, stirring well to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft, about an hour.
    • When lentils are soft and soup is ready to be served, season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro and reserved shrimp.
    • Serve warm with rice or bread.
    lentil stew cooking in the pot

    Easy One Pot Lentil Stew Recipe

    I love that this dish requires such little prep! The whole meal comes together in one pot and the clean up is minimal!

    I have made this lentils stew before, but instead of shrimp, I added chorizo. I must say that the shrimp goes very well with the lentils, so much so that I did not miss the chorizo in the recipe at all. If you like, you can swap the shrimp for chorizo really easily.

    What do you serve with lentil stew?

    You can have this Shrimp and Lentils Stew as is, served over a bed of rice or with a side of yummy crusty bread. Either way, you'll enjoy the taste of a comforting, flavorful, totally homemade meal that the entire family will love.

    Can you make it ahead of time?

    Yes! This lentil stew recipe is a great dish for meal prep throughout the week, I often make. a double batch! Let the lentil stew cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container and placing it in the fridge. It will keep well for up to 3 days.

    You can reheat the stew on the stovetop. If it's a little dry, you can stir in a little water or stock.

    lentil stew ready to serve

    Recipe Notes and Tips

    • Make this lentil stew recipe in a dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan. It will distribute the heat more evenly so you won't end up with hot spots that can burn the bottom of the stew.
    • You can use fresh or frozen shrimp in this recipe. If you use frozen, make sure that they are fully defrosted before cooking.
    • There is no need to pre-soak the lentils, they will cook right in the stew.

    More Easy Shrimp Recipes

    • Avocado Shrimp Salsa
    • Spicy Shrimp and Guacamole Bites
    • Shrimp and Rice Soup
    • Easy Shrimp Tacos
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    Lentil Stew Recipe with Shrimp

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 10 mins
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 345kcal
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Latin
    Author: Vanessa
    4.12 from 9 votes
    lentil stew with shrimp in a dutch oven
    Seasoned with chicken bouillon, this hearty Lentil Stew recipe is packed with flavor and filled with delicious shrimp, lentils, carrots, potatoes, celery, onions and garlic.

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 pound shrimp , peeled and devained
    • 2 celery stalks , chopped
    • ½ cup red onion , chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic , minced
    • 3 carrots , peeled and chopped
    • ½ pound gemstone potatoes
    • 1 tablespoon Chicken Flavor Granulated Bouillon
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 2 teaspoons dried basil
    • 1 bay leaf
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • ¼ cup tomato sauce
    • 1 ½ cups dried lentils
    • 6 cups water
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro , roughly chopped

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook lightly, until it has turned a little pink. Remove the shrimp and reserve.
    • Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions, celery, garlic, carrots, and potatoes to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, about five minutes. Sprinkle with chicken broth, oregano, basil, bay leaf and red pepper flakes, cook one minute.
    • Add tomato sauce, lentils, and water, stirring well to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are soft, about an hour.
    • When the lentils are soft, season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cilantro and reserved shrimp.
    • Serve hot with rice or bread.

    NOTES

    • Prepare this recipe in a saucepan or heavy-bottomed skillet, it will distribute the heat more evenly so you don't end up with hot spots that could burn the bottom of the stew.
    • You can use fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe. If you use frozen ones, make sure they are completely thawed before cooking.
    • There is no need to soak the lentils, they are cooked directly in the stew.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5279IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 6mg

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    Comments

    1. Daniel

      July 03, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      What kind of lentils??

      Different colors ones cook at different speeds.

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        July 21, 2021 at 5:17 pm

        We used green lentils for this recipe.

        Reply
    2. Kimberly

      September 23, 2019 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely Loved it!!!!! Great recipe!!!!!

      Reply
      • Steve Martin

        August 11, 2020 at 1:18 pm

        2 stars
        I wanted to try the recipe but the video player is in the way and I can’t get rid of it. Fix your website please.

        Reply
        • Vanessa

          August 13, 2020 at 1:52 pm

          Hi Steve,
          I'm sorry you had issues viewing the recipe. Please note that you can close the video player by tapping or clicking on the X mark at the top right corner of the video player. Thank you.

    3. Brooke Gadbois

      July 11, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing! I used veggie broth instead of the bullion but it was still great! I would like to see the nutarian breakdown on here as well.

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        July 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm

        Hi Brooke,

        So glad you enjoyed it. We'll be adding nutrition information to our recipes very soon.

        Reply
    4. Olive

      May 01, 2019 at 6:28 am

      In the event that you don't actually realize where you've been one of the most effective, or you are just getting
      started, maintain good files.

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